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Graggs Family History

Graggs Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gragg, Craggs, Griggs, Greggs, Braggs, Grass, Grange, Dragos, Grogg

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Where is the Graggs family from?

You can see how Graggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graggs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Graggs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Graggs families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Graggs's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Graggs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graggs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Graggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Graggs. 100% of Graggs men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Graggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    19%

What Graggs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graggs census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Graggs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Graggs. For the veterans among your Graggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graggs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Graggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Graggs in 1965 was 71, and 48 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graggs ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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